Do women in South Africa feel safe?

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The killing of at least ten women in Johannesburg since July once again put the spotlight on violence against women in South Africa. In response, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a four-point plan to tackle gender-based violence and femicide. This included clearing unresolved cases, reducing forensic backlogs, improving safety in high-risk communities, and addressing alcohol-related violence. But a month later, campaigners say questions remain about what progress has been made and whether the government will meet its promises. Focus on Africa has been speaking to 25-year-old gender based violence advocate Cameron Kasambala and Zizipho Mtwesi, National Project Coordinator at Father A Nation, an organization that promotes positive masculinity and works to prevent gender-based violence. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producer: Bella Twine, Fana Negash and Carolyne Jotham Technical Producer: David Kinyanjui Senior Producer: Keikantse Shumba and Priya Sippy Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla